Removing and installing/replacing top right wishbone (X2 2018-2023)

Necessary preliminary work: 

• Refer to REMOVING RIGHT REAR WHEEL .
• Refer to REMOVING THE RIGHT TANK COVER .

Removal: 

Only for right ride height sensor:

Release screws (1) for jointed rod on wishbone.

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Remove cable (2) from holder (1).

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Release nut and remove screw (2).

Release nut and remove screw (1).

Take off wishbone.

Installation note: 

Tighten screw connection (1) and (2) in NORMAL POSITION .

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Installation: 

Align wishbone (3).

Replace screw and nut.

Insert bolt (2) and screw on nut.

• Do not yet tighten to specified torque

Parts:  Bolt and nut

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Replace screw (1) and nut.

Insert bolt (1) and screw on nut.

• Do not yet tighten to specified torque

Parts:  Bolt and nut

Move vehicle into NORMAL POSITION .

Tighten nut of bolt (1) and (2) in normal position.

Tightening torque 33 32 1AZ .

Tightening torque 33 32 3AZ .

Secure cable (2) on wishbone.

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Only for right ride height sensor:

Tighten screws (1) for jointed rod on wishbone.

Tightening torque 37 14 5AZ .

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Required follow-up work: 

• Refer to MOUNT RIGHT TANK COVER .
• Refer to INSTALLING REAR WHEEL ON THE RIGHT
• Perform wheel alignment. Refer to KINEMATICS DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM WHEEL ALIGNMENT WITH RIDE HEIGHT MEASUREMENT WITHOUT LOADING THE VEHICLE .